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'''Keys''' are items used for various purposes that appear in many games of the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'', ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'', and [[Wario (franchise)|''Wario'']] franchises and their related media. Though their appearance and usage varies, they are typically used to open a [[Key Door|locked door]] or a secret path.

In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', there are only two '''Big Keys'''<ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' volume 91, page 63.</ref><ref>(February 24, 1998). [https://web.archive.org/web/19980224194049/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/super_mario64/items.html Items]. ''Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref><ref>Prima Bath. ''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 84 and 86.</ref><ref>Prima Bath. ''Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 56, 57.</ref> in the game, and they can be found in two [[Bowser]] levels: [[Bowser in the Dark World]] and [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]]. Mario gets them when Bowser is defeated. The keys can open doors of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. The first key opens the door to the castle's basement, and the second key opens the door to the castle's upper floors. If a player attempts to open the door to the upper floors with the basement key, a message will appear to let the player know that that key does not fit the lock.

[[File:NSMB Key.png|frame|left|Mario wins a Key in World 3.]]

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', at the end of each World from 2 to 7, [[Mario]] faces off against a boss. If he wins, a Key will be granted.

In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', keys can be collected to automatically open locked doors or force-fields. They are found in galaxies such as the [[Gateway Galaxy]] and the [[Ghostly Galaxy]]. In the Gateway Galaxy and Ghostly Galaxy, a [[Big Goomba|Grand Goomba]] and a [[Boo]], respectively, each hold a key which is released after Mario or Luigi defeats the enemies.

An update released on March 9, 2016 for ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' allowed players to add keys to levels. They can be placed in blocks, or in an enemy, making them obtainable after Mario defeats it. Additionally, another new item included in the update, the [[Pink Coin (Super Mario Maker)|Pink Coin]], reveals a key once Mario collects every single one in the level. A key does not need to be directly held onto by Mario, as it automatically follows him after obtaining it, similar to the keys in the ''Yoshi's Island'' series. Up to eight keys can be obtained at one time.

Keys reappear in [[Ghost House]] levels in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', with their appearance from the ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' style in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. They are used to unlock Key Doors, and can be found inside of [[Boo]]s and [[? Block]]s. They are required to beat level 5-3: [[Boohind Lock and Key]].

In ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', the player can sometimes find a key inside a [[? Block#Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3|Face Block]]. These keys are hidden throughout many stages of the game and they are required to open the skull door<ref name=WL>''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' instruction booklet, page 15.</ref> (also called Skeleton Door<ref name=WL/><ref>''Super Game Boy Player's Guide'', page 28.</ref> or Treasure Room Door<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 88, [https://imgur.com/a/5m2Mlbg page 77.]</ref>) to a Treasure Room<ref name=WL/>. The keyhole that the key fits is always found in the same stage as the key and the key can not be taken out of the stage, so it has to be recollected after leaving the level. Inside of the Treasure Rooms, [[Wario]] can find one of the collectible [[Treasure (Wario franchise)|treasure]]s. However, he cannot be [[Tiny Wario|Small Wario]] as he needs to [[Dash Attack|Body Slam]] the [[treasure chest]] to open it (although breathing fire works).

Keys appear in ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'', after the player clears levels 22 through 24 of the B-Type game, rewarding the player 1,000 points.

There are many key designs in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and its sequel, but each only opens doors in the area they are found. There are Castle Keys for every castle and fortress, and various others keys in different locations. In ''Paper Mario'', they were used in [[Tubba Blubba's Castle]], [[Bowser's Castle]], and [[Peach's Castle]]. [[Tubba Blubba]]'s keys look like three leaf clovers, while [[Bowser]]'s look like a gold three leaf clover with a blue ball in the middle. There are about three of Tubba's keys and five of Bowser's keys. [[Princess Peach|Peach's]] Castle Keys are pink versions of Bowser's. Also, a living key called [[Yakkey]] locked the Gusty Gulch Windmill.

In ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', Keys are used to unlock the different rooms of the [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|mansion]]. Luigi can usually obtain a Key by completing a room, then opening a [[treasure chest]]. In some rooms, such as the [[Wardrobe Room]] or [[Bathroom (1F)|Bathroom]], the Key spawns on a higher shelf. In the [[Fortune-teller's Room]], Luigi must utilize a specific method to acquire the [[Laundry Room (Luigi's Mansion)|Laundry Room]] key, by lighting all four candelabras using the [[elemental medal|Fire Element Medal]].

*The key to Area 2, the '''Main Hall Key'''<ref>''[[Luigi's Mansion]] [[Nintendo Power]]'' guide, page 29</ref> (obtained from [[Chauncey]]): This heart shaped key unlocks the door with the heart imprint on the first floor of the [[Foyer (Luigi's Mansion)|Foyer]].

In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', keys can be found in places across [[the Last Resort]]. Their design is complementary to that of the architecture of the Last Resort, and they can be used to unlock locked doors, however a key can only unlock one door before shrinking into nonexistence.

In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', collecting Keys are essential to progress though the levels. Keys need to be carried to locked doors in order to open them and move on to the next area. Like with any other held item in the game, the Key can be thrown forwards and upwards, and will also be knocked out of Mario's hand if he is attacked. Unlike other items, Keys have a twelve second timer and will disappear and respawn at their original location when the timer is up.